Hemidrachm of Gortyna with head of Zeus (or Minos)

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Obverse: Filleted head of Zeus or Minos right.
Overstruck, with traces of original coin below neck.
Reverse: Naked male figure advancing left, head facing, holding shield in right hand, spear in left. In field at left: A
Inscription in Greek in right field.
(see media screen for Greek...

Obverse: Filleted head of Zeus or Minos right.
Overstruck, with traces of original coin below neck.
Reverse: Naked male figure advancing left, head facing, holding shield in right hand, spear in left. In field at left: A
Inscription in Greek in right field.
(see media screen for Greek inscription)